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        "text": "Costs are driven primarily by building use, plumbing infrastructure, and mechanical specifications rather than just square footage. A finished workshop or storage area requiring minimal partitions and basic lighting sits at the lower end of the cost spectrum. Commercial offices, medical suites, or residential living spaces require extensive partition framing, dedicated HVAC zones, plumbing trenching through concrete, and high-end surface finishes, substantially increasing the investment. Retrofitting plumbing into an existing slab that requires concrete cutting also adds labor compared to pre-plumbed slabs.",
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